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I'll start with a question for my maintenance buddies: Do you ever "forget" you had surgery and it becomes a new normal? I think about my sleeve/food all the time... as much as I did when I was actively losing. I'm always aware that I've had surgery, and I'm always trying to figure out when and how to eat. It's not a bad thing.. just a thing.

Did you have questions about this doctor’s competence prior to this appointment?

Thank you for sharing this, it helps.

I got the clearance from the surgeon after he looked at my CT scan! We're good to go for the sleeve!

I have officially made it out of the obese BMI category!

I had the DS SIPS on August 16th. Down 23 LBS since surgery. Down 42 total since July 26th, pre op diet start date. Was taken off metformin at my 2 wk check up. Having no issues, thankfully. I am 53 yo and wish I would have had this surgery years ago.

There's no BMI requirement for any specific wls procedure. The type of surgery is a medical decision made between the Dr and patient, not the insurance company. Most insurance won't cover wls unless you have a 40 bmi or other medical issues like pre diabetes etc. I had a 39 to 40 BMI at 287 lbs. I choose the Sadi DS over the traditional Hess DS, RNY, VSG or Lapband after disucssing my goals with my doctor. My criteria was to lose all the weight, keep it off and be able to eat normally eventually. All of them are true for me today (9 years later) but I also do my part with at least trying to mostly eat well, and getting daily exercise. It's important to note that wls creates an imbalance in your body and you have to make adjustments including the vitamins, eating, accepting loose skin, bloating and gas issues with bad food choices, etc. FYI - It's not an easy journey and takes time. If you make the commitment, it's worth it. Below is my journey and my almost 63 year old body 9 years post Sadi.

i'm filthy from gardening so, NO. lol. but i'll do it later after a shower! 😂😂😂😂

Ok-- raise your hand if you just tasted your skin ...... LOL I did - nope no bitterness. I do have a wonky sense of smell though .I just noticed that I smell things that I'm not sure are real or not. My taste buds also changed a bit. Now to me - cottage cheese tastes so salty . Maybe it's all connected somehow.

I used mine until expired. This time I did not lie about my weight